Wheloon

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The City of Wheloon (Small City)

Population 6,692; Dominant Alignment: NG

The city of Wheloon confidently straddles the two most important trade routes in eastern Cormyr. Merchant caravans traveling to Sembia pass through each day along the Way of the Manticore, and ships from ports all over the Sea of Fallen Stars sail up the Wyverflow to unload their goods at Wheloon or pass on into the heart of Cormyr. Lacking town walls or natural barriers, Wheloon sprawls outward on both sides of the Wyverflow. Its winding streets follow the hill terrain and the whimsy of builders, rather than any real plan. Although the historical center of town is on the west side of the Wyverflow, the east bank has been built up steadily over the years, particularly due to the influx of refugees from the invasion of Arabel during the goblin war.

The vibrant green roofs that cap most of Wheloon's businesses and homes, and green slate has earned the city the nickname of "Jade Towers." The characteristic color of the buildings' roofs lies not far to the north. The stone is dark green when cut but brightens with exposure to the sun. Few buildings in Wheloon stand out as glorious or shabby. Whether their homes are crafted from wood, wattle, or stone, residents of Wheloon tend to take pride in them and can often be found at work on them. Many permanent residents of the city have a home that serves double duty as a place of business, and because much of the population works to craft goods, a workshop often also serves as bedroom and kitchen. The impression one gets walking through Wheloon is of an industrious and prosperous place. Folk always seem to be about their own business, dodging past the drovers and merchant caravans, and hustlig to and fro. Few earn riches in Wheloon, but many who work hard make a good life for themselves and have just enough time and money to enjoy those lives.